Conflicts Attorney: Client Terms & Risk Advisor

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Seattle seeks a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to advise on client engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related agreements. You will balance legal considerations with commercial priorities, working with senior attorneys and internal stakeholders to reach practical, mutually acceptable terms.

The ideal candidate will have strong contract negotiation and risk management skills, with the ability to navigate complex client requirements across a global

Qualifications

• J.D. with an active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice experience in a law firm or professional services environment; large law firm experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, in-house counsel, or contract-focused legal work.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating client-drafted contracts or law firm engagement terms.
• Strong legal, commercial, analytical, and problem-solving judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze client engagement terms, including outside counsel guidelines, engagement letters, NDAs, codes of conduct, and related agreements.
• Advise firm attorneys on the legal, commercial, operational, and risk implications of proposed client terms.
• Lead or support negotiations with clients and firm attorneys, recommending practical revisions that protect the firm while addressing client priorities.
• Identify material legal, regulatory, compliance, and business risks and partner with subject matter experts, management, and General Counsel on appropriate solutions.
• Review proposed changes to the firm's standard engagement terms and advise on exceptions and deviations.
• Serve as a risk and compliance resource for client, vendor, and banking questionnaires and business development submissions, including RFPs.
• Provide guidance to Conflicts Attorneys and Analysts on complex or unusual client terms.
• Develop and improve negotiation strategies, procedures, workflows, and documentation practices related to client engagement terms.
• Ensure finalized terms, exceptions, and commitments are accurately documented and maintained in an auditable manner.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies, processes, and engagement practices.
• Lead or support special projects, including initiatives involving risk, compliance, contract management, or related technology.

Skills

Legal judgment

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D.

Tools

Intapp Terms

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Seattle seeks a Conflicts Attorney – Client Terms to advise on client engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and related agreements. You will balance legal considerations with commercial priorities, working with senior attorneys and internal stakeholders to reach practical, mutually acceptable terms.

The ideal candidate will have strong contract negotiation and risk management skills, with the ability to navigate complex client requirements across a global